Busboys & Poets Menu and Prices

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Last Update: 2025-03-14


Starters

Mezze

$12.00

Hummus, tabbouleh, baba ghanoush with pita bread. Vegan

Baba Ganoush

$8.00

Roasted eggplant dip, pomegranate reduction, tahini sauce, pita bread. Vegan

Tabbouleh

$7.00

Quinoa, parsley, tomatoes, green onions, lemon juice.Vegan. Gluten free

Shrimp Cake

$12.00

Shrimp grit cake, asparagus, corn, tomatoes, cajun cream sauce. Gluten free

Vegan Beef Sliders

$12.00

Grilled onions, vegan chipotle mayo, garnished with sweet potato chips. Vegan

Lamb Sliders

$12.00

Grilled onions, tomatoes, goat cheese, garnished with sweet potato chips

Sweet Potato Hash

$10.00

Roasted sweet potato hash, kale, poached egg, brown rice. Gluten free

Vegan Quesadilla

$9.00

Peppers, mushrooms, onion, spinach, daiya cheese, pico de gallo. Vegan

Chicken Quesadilla

$10.00

Mixed peppers, onions and cheddar jack cheese with guacamole, pico de gallo and sour cream

Nachos

$10.00

Blue corn chips with guacamole, cheese, jalapenos, corn, black beans, sour cream, pico de gallo. Add beef chili $3.00 or diced grilled chicken $3.00

Vegan Nachos

$9.00

Yellow corn chips, guacamole, daiya cheese, pico de gallo, vegan sour cream, black-eyed peas salsa. Vegan

Coconut Tofu Bites

$8.00

Served with plum-red pepper sauce. Vegan

Wings Inferno

$9.00

8 wings with blue cheese

Hummus

$7.00

Housemade hummus, kalamata olives, paprika with pita bread. Vegan

Shrimp & Crab Fritters

$10.00

Risotto fritters with shrimp and crab; served with lobster sauce

Egyptian Foole Dip

$8.00

Warm fava bean dip, jalapenos, tomatoes with pita bread. Vegan


SaladsAdd: Chicken $5.00, sea bass $8.00, steak or shrimp $7.00, shrimp or crab cake $9.00, scoop of chicken salad or vegan tuna $5.00. Served with herb bread

Cauliflower Salad

$11.00

Cauliflower, roasted red peppers, capers, cilantro, olive oil, lemon vinaigrette. Vegan. Gluten free

Cobb Salad

$13.00

Chicken, bacon, avocado, organic eggs, red onions, tomatoes, mixed greens, gorgonzola cheese, ranch dressing. Gluten free

Falafel Salad

$12.00

Mixed greens, tomatoes, cucumber, squash, dates, pumpkin seeds, dijon vinaigrette. Vegan

Vegan Cobb Salad

$13.00

Arugula, crispy tofu, tempeh, avocado, tomatoes, cashews, hemp vinaigrette. Vegan

Busboys House

$6.00

Baby kale, tomatoes, carrots, jicama, yuzu vinaigrette. Vegan. Gluten free

Greek Salad

$9.00

Romaine lettuce, feta, kalamata olives, tomatoes, onions, peppers, cucumbers, feta-lemon dressing. Gluten free

Spinach & Wheatberry Salad

$12.00

Dates, roasted almonds, seasonal fruit, wheatberries, crispy wonton noodles, chia, hemp seeds, ginger sesame vinaigrette

Caesar Salad

$9.00

Chopped romaine lettuce, croutons, parmesan cheese tossed in caesar dressing. Vegan

Poached Pear Salad

$12.00

Poached pear, mixed field greens, onions, caramelized pecans, goat cheese, apple-cider vinaigrette. Gluten free

Steak & Asparagus Salad

$15.00

Flank steak, baby kale, tomatoes, onions, cucumbers, gorgonzola, asparagus spears, balsamic vinaigrette. Gluten free

Salad Nicoise

$16.00

Pan-seared tuna, mixed greens, fingerling potatoes, french beans, eggs, black olives, dijon vinaigrette, herb butter toast. Gluten free


Soups

Yellow Tomato Gazpacho

$6.00

Cold tomato soup with guacamole and basil. Vegan. Gluten free

Harira Soup

$6.00

Moroccan two bean soup. Vegan. Gluten free

Beef Chili

$8.00

Grass-fed ground beef, beans, cheese, sour cream, scallions, blue corn tortilla chips. Gluten free


Entrees

Mediterranean Pasta

$16.00

Angel hair pasta, asparagus, capers, roasted tomatoes, olives, garlic sauce, garlic bread. Add grilled chicken $5.00, add grilled shrimp $7.00. Vegan

Red Quinoa

$16.00

Red quinoa, asparagus, spinach, red peppers, yellow peppers, roasted tomatoes, shallots, olive oil sauce. Vegan. Gluten free

Vegan "Chicken" Stir Fry

$16.00

Soy chicken, snow peas, baby carrots, shiitake mushrooms, red onions, garlic, brown rice, ginger sesame sauce. Vegan

Pan-Roasted Chicken

$19.00

Pan-roasted half chicken, fingerling potatoes, french beans, herb butter sauce. Gluten free

Catfish

$18.00

Tomatoes, capers, collard greens, corn cake, lemon butter sauce. Gluten free

Blackened Salmon

$21.00

Wild rice, asparagus, roasted corn salsa, tomato, shallots, lemon butter sauce. Gluten free

Shrimp and Grits

$21.00

Asparagus, roasted corn, tomatoes, basil grit cake, cajun cream sauce

Fried Chicken

$17.00

Chicken breast, mashed potatoes, collard greens, chardonnay cream sauce. Gluten free

Shrimp and Chicken Chorizo Pasta

$16.00

Penne pasta, chicken sausage, shrimp, mushrooms, shallots, cajun cream sauce, garlic bread

Crab Cakes

$26.00

Creamy crab cakes, grilled asparagus, lobster sauce

Beans and Wild Rice

$9.00

Black beans, fresh guacamole, pico de gallo. Add grilled chicken $5.00. Vegan. Gluten free


SandwichesAll sandwiches come with your choice of: House made kettle chips, seasonal fresh fruit, side house salad, fries, sweet potato fries, tabbouleh, cup of soup $1.00

Cauliflower Sandwich

$12.00

Roasted cauliflower, pickled radish, shredded lettuce, vegan harissa aioli, toasted french baguette. Vegan

Falafel Sandwich

$10.00

Hummus, cucumbers, LTO, tahini sauce, whole wheat pita. Vegan

Blackened Royal Sea Bass Sandwich

$16.00

Royal sea bass, lemon-pepper aioli, cucumber relish, brioche bun

Chicken Salad Sandwich

$10.00

Apples, celery, raisins, walnuts, avocado, LTO, wheat bread

Crab Cake Sandwich

$16.00

Old bay tartar sauce, LTO, brioche bun

Roasted Turkey Sandwich

$10.00

Harissa aioli, roasted herb tomatoes, lettuce, manchego cheese on black bread

Vegan Tuna Salad Sandwich

$10.00

Chickpeas, relish, nori, carrot, celery, vegan mayo, LTO, french loaf. Vegan


BurgersAll burgers are served on a brioche bun and come with your choice of: House made kettle chips, seasonal fresh fruit, side house salad, fries, sweet potato fries, tabbouleh, cup of soup $1.00

Mushroom & Pepperjack Burger

$14.00

100% grass-fed beef, pepperjack cheese, caramelized onions, lettuce, tomato on brioche bun

Egg and Cheddar

$14.00

Fried sunny side up organic egg, lettuce, tomato, onion

Bacon & Cheddar Burger

$14.00

Lettuce, tomato, onion

Mediterranean Lamb Burger

$13.00

Onions, parsley, tomatoes, cucumber, garlic herb yogurt sauce, herb flat bread

Turkey Burger

$12.00

Ground turkey, shallots, mushrooms, chipotle mayo, LTO on brioche

Vegan Burger

$12.00

Homemade vegan burger served with arugula, avocado, tomato, vegan chipotle mayo on vegan multigrain bun. Vegan


PizzaAll pizzas served with mozzarella cheese. All pizzas can be made gluten-free with the exception of the vegan pizza. Your choice of sauce: Marinara, basil pesto, garlic and olive oil, sun dried tomato. Your choice of crust: Traditional, wheat, gluten free

Tomato Pizza

$12.00

Fresh tomato, fresh mozzarella, basil

Mediterranean Pizza

$14.00

Olives, tomatoes, spinach, feta

Rustic Pizza

$14.00

Pepperoni, mushroom, sausage, green pepper

Vegan Pizza

$14.00

Daiya cheese, mushroom, onion, red and green peppers, vegan pepperoni. Vegan

Hawaiian Pizza

$12.00

Canadian bacon, pineapple

Chicken Pizza

$14.00

Red onion, mushroom, spinach

Garden Pizza

$14.00

Asparagus, roasted red pepper, mushrooms, goat cheese


Hot PaninisAll paninis come with your choice of: House made kettle chips, seasonal fresh fruit, side hosue salad, fries, sweet potato fries, tabbouleh, cup of soup $1.00

Cubano

$12.00

Pulled pork, ham, swiss cheese, dill pickles, dijonnaise, ciabatta bread

Grilled Cheese & Bacon Panini

$10.00

Aged cheddar cheeses, bacon, rustic bread

Avocado Panini

$10.00

Havarti, arugula, roasted red pepper on multi-grain bread

Tempeh Panini

$12.00

Served with vegan mayo, arugula, red peppers and onions on levain bread. Vegan

Reuben Panini

$13.00

Corned beef with russian dressing, sauerkraut and swiss cheese; served on marble rye bread

Grilled Chicken Panini

$12.00

Served with chipotle mayo, caramelized onions, pepper jack, lettuce and tomato on ciabatta

Grilled Brie Panini

$10.00

Served with spinach, caramelized onions and tomato on ciabatta


Sides

Caesar Salad

$5.00

Sauteed Spinach

$5.00

Vegan. Gluten free

Green Beans

$5.00

Vegan. Gluten free

House Salad

$5.00

Vegan

Fruit Bowl

$6.00

Vegan. Gluten free

Red Quinoa

$8.00

Vegan. Gluten free

Collard Greens

$5.00

Vegan. Gluten free

Wild Rice

$5.00

Vegan. Gluten free

Crab Grits

$7.00

Gluten free

Mashed Potatoes

$5.00

Gluten free

Sweet Potato Fries

$5.00

Vegan. Gluten free

French Fries

$5.00

Vegan. Gluten free


Kids Menu

Kids Cheese Quesadilla

$6.00

Penne Pasta

$6.00

Served with a butter parmesan sauce

Grilled Chicken

$6.00

Grilled chicken breast with carrot sticks. Gluten free


Dessert

Key Lime Pie

$7.00

Mini Cherry Pie

$7.00

Served with vanilla ice cream

Chocolate Layer Cake

$7.00

Flourless Chocolate Cake

$7.00

Gluten free

Pecan Pie

$7.00

Served with vanilla ice cream

Mini Apple Pie

$7.00

Served with vanilla ice cream

Carrot Cake

$7.00

Classic Cheesecake

$6.00

Vegan Cheesecake

$7.00

Vegan

Hazelnut Chocolate Cake

$7.00

Gluten free

Chocolate Chip Cookie

$3.00

Vegan

Brownie

$6.00

Vegan

Vegan Parfait

$5.00

Soy yogurt with seasonal fresh fruit. Vegan

Mango Sorbet

$5.00

Vegan. Gluten free

Raspberry Sorbet

$5.00

Vegan


Coffee, Tea & MoreMilk options: whole, skim, almond $0.50 extra, soy $0.50 extra

Mint Mug Tea Latte

$4.50

Organic pacific peppermint tea, sugar, steamed milk

R&R Tea Latte

$4.50

Organic chamomile medley tea, sugar, steamed milk

Blueberry Bliss Tea Latte

$4.50

Organic blueberry hibiscus tea, sugar, steamed milk

Busboys and Poets Coffee Blend

$2.75

iced or hot

Latte

$3.75

Lightly steamed milk, espresso

Chai Latte

$3.75

Organic chai and steamed milk

Thin Mint Latte

$4.50

Organic mint syrup, chocolate, steamed milk, espresso

Sweet Spiced Latte

$4.00

Organic caramel syrup, cinnamon, steamed milk, espresso

Big Daddy

$4.50

Steamed milk, two spoonfuls of raw sugar, two shots of espresso

Cafe Medici

$4.00

Chocolate, two shots of espresso, topped with whipped cream and an orange slice

Cappuccino

$3.50

Steamed foamy milk, espresso

Mocha

$4.00

Steamed milk, chocolate, espresso

Hot Chocolate

$3.25

Chocolate with steamed milk

Organic Hot Teas

$3.50

Lem-Pom

$3.00

Lemonade with pomegranate juice

Pomegranate Juice

$4.00 - $6.00

Carrot Juice

$4.00 - $6.00

Orange Juice

$4.00 - $6.00

Fresh house squeezed orange juice

Apple Juice

$3.00 - $5.00

Pineapple Juice

$3.00 - $5.00

Sodas

$2.75

Organic Green Mint Iced Tea

$2.75

Unsweetened. Gluten free

Organic Black Lemon Iced Tea

$2.75

Unsweetened


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